Yes, and the usage of "soccer" as a common term is proven by

the names of the world's regional governing bodies:

AFC - Asian Football Confederation
CAF - Confédération Africaine de Football
CONCACAF - Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football
CONMEBOL - Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol
OFC - Oceania Football Confederation
UEFA - Union Européene de Football Association

Posted By: Steve in Holland, Nov 9, 13:30:17